World-first vaccine approved to fight deadly disease
In a world first, Australia’s veterinary medicine regulator has approved a vaccine to protect koalas from infection and death caused by chlamydia.
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New research uncovers link between perfectionism and pain
A little self-compassion can go a long way when you have chronic pain, according to a new study out of Murdoch University.
Fathers less likely to tackle ‘awkward’ sex talk
Mothers are more likely than fathers to discuss sex and relationships with their children, raising concerns that many boys are missing out on gender-specific guidance at a critical time in their lives.
‘Super snail’ modifies slime to fight pesticide: new research
A secret ingredient in snail trails is helping the pests save themselves from poisons spread to protect farms and gardens across Australia.
Gaming to socialise or escape? Research scopes out problematic gaming habits
People who have autistic-like traits, but who fall short of a clinical diagnosis, are at risk of problematic gaming according to a new Charles Darwin University (CDU) study exploring what factors can lead to gaming disorders.
Celebrated NT music educator and conductor awarded CDU honorary doctorate
The award recognises Mrs Lewis’ outstanding contribution to music education, cultural life and community engagement across northern Australia for more than four decades.
‘Go a step further’: Students and Chancellor celebrate a new page at 2025 Graduation
The Charles Darwin University (CDU) graduations this week will not just be a new experience for hundreds of graduates; it will also be a new experience for the person handing them their degrees.
CDU unveils first look at new $30.8 million health teaching and training facility
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has previewed its new health teaching and training facility, the $30.8 million Centre for Better Health Futures.
For young adults, less sleep means more risk while working and driving
Sleep-related risks in young adults are more complex than previously thought. Overlapping sleep problems can potentially increase the chances of accidents on the road and at work, according to a new study from Murdoch University.
Study finds hospitals unprepared for surrogacy births, prompting urgent calls for national guidelines
Fewer than one in ten hospitals in New South Wales and Victoria have policies to guide surrogacy births, new research has found, prompting urgent calls from experts for national standards.
Researchers make new guide to help maintain water security in the future
Humanity and the environment’s adaptation to climate change is dependent on water but projecting how water resources will be impacted in the future is difficult.
How little brains solve big problems in termite colonies
Non-monogamy and colony inheritance are the leading causes of conflict among termites, but these social cockroaches prove you don’t always need a big brain to get to the bottom of even the curliest of problems peacefully, new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) has found.
La Trobe University
Invisible material could revolutionise smart tech
Scientists at La Trobe University have produced a new, powerful electricity-conducting material, in research which could revolutionise smartphones and wearable technologies like medical devices.
Charles Darwin University
Going where the wind blows: Project examines the grazing pattern of sheep
Samantha Connor is in the final stages of this Honours project, which also examines how wind affects the behaviour of sheep around watering points in a paddock.
Charles Darwin University
Why reframing doom news reporting could be key to tackling climate crisis
Replacing doom-laden environmental reporting with hopeful, solutions-focused stories could be key to tackling the climate crisis, according to award-winning research from Charles Darwin University (CDU).
La Trobe University
Protein discovery hope for longer COVID protection
A protein particle hidden within the SARS-CoV-2 virus could lead to longer-lasting, more protective vaccines for COVID-19.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Australian birds in surprising sex switching discovery
A University of the Sunshine Coast-led study has uncovered evidence that sex reversal is more common in wild birds than previously thought – with potential implications for threatened species.
University of Southern Queensland
Making a beeline: Bee hotels give native pollinators a post-bushfire fighting chance, world-first trial reveals
A world-first trial led by University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) native bee scientist and conservationist Dr Kit Prendergast has found bee hotels can play a vital role in helping native bee populations recover after bushfires.
University of the Sunshine Coast
From saving lives to shaping them: Matt’s Paramedicine journey comes full circle
Matt knew he lacked the grades to get into the degree so searched for other options – he found it in the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP), a free UniSC program guaranteeing you entry into a degree.
Charles Darwin University
CDU Health Hub doubles service delivery as demand surges
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Health Hub has more than doubled its service delivery in just two years, with client numbers, student placements and partnerships all recording significant growth.
Murdoch University
Research shows ‘it takes a village’ to address childhood anxiety and depression
New research from Murdoch University has revealed therapies and interventions incorporating a child’s ‘village’, particularly parents and direct caregivers, help to reduce the internalisation of their symptoms.
Charles Darwin University
New test flight facility lets drone operators test tech in extreme conditions
AIR-F, located at CDU’s Katherine Rural Campus, has access to more than 10,000 hectares of sparsely populated land with very low ground infrastructure and air traffic.
Charles Sturt University
$7.94 million to boost viticulture and horticulture drought resilience in face of climate change
Winemakers, apple and cherry producers in the Central West, southern NSW and Tasmania will be better prepared for future droughts after a funding grant of $7.94 million was awarded to Charles Sturt University for a new research project.
Charles Darwin University
CDU graduate champions student wellbeing in Darwin schools
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) graduate who made a major career shift during the COVID-19 pandemic is now supporting the mental health and wellbeing of primary school students across Darwin.